committee

noun

kə-ˈmi-tē How to pronounce committee (audio)
Definition of committeenext
as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party

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Recent Examples of committee The new committee will be the smallest since 1976, when the league expanded to 28 teams. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In Fall 2024, the Wilson Creek Action plan, created by a committee including Latinos Aventureros, American Whitewater, and Trout Unlimited released by the Forest Service offered several recommendations. — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers on the committee are saying he could be held in contempt. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 But instead of appearing, Black filed a lawsuit against the committee and its Republican chairman, accusing them of overstepping their authority. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for committee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
  1. panel
  2. commission
  3. subcommittee
Noun
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of panel
Noun
  • Pay now or later, or not at all Some mutual fund share classes charge a sales commission, or load, that compensates the broker or advisor who sells the fund.
    — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The hearing followed a July 8 Planning Commission meeting at which the commission voted unanimously to support the changes.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of commission
Noun
  • The eight-player executive subcommittee isn’t the end-all be-all for union decisions.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Worrell plans to introduce his hearing order at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, where it will likely be referred to a subcommittee for further discussion.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of subcommittee

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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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